I hate waiting in lines and getting frustrated when I travel, and it is amazing how many people never take this simple steps to make life so much easier for them. I have prepared a simple video to help explain what is available. And here is the link to how to apply for global entry https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/global-entry/how-apply 

So, which is better, the Samsung S9 plus or the new Iphone XS Max? And, exactly what are the differences between the Samsung S9 plus and the Iphone XS Max?

Let’s be honest on one thing here: If you were a Iphone user before you will probably love it, and if you were an Android lover before you will love the new Samsung S9. The learning curve to switch and give up your favorite apps is hard to overcome, but not impossible.

Instead of focusing on the improvements, I think it is best to look at certain key elements important to many people.

Affordability

Both of the phones when fully loaded are over $1000. A few dollars here and there is not a big deciding factor for anyone to rally consider I think. However, when it comes to apps, and I know both sides love their apps, the android apps for android devices over weigh those on apple, and additionally, much more of them are free. In fact, there are over 50% more apps available for androids with about three and a half million for android and only about two and a quarter million for apple.

Battery life

Both phones now have much better life and both have wireless charging, but only Samsung shows an estimate of how more battery time you have left. From some early reports I have seen it appears the battery life is shorter on Iphone than estimate in their promotions, only time will tell for sure.

Customization

Samsung clearly has more customization ability than Iphone, but also makes it have a longer learning curve, etc. To fully take advantage of ll of the features you do need to invest some time in learning what all it can do for you.

Camera

Both units have made great strides in their camera quality. The Samsung has a dual lens system which really helps in low lighting and zooming, etc. I also love the voice commands, which I learned to depend on using go pro for example.

Assistance

Apple is doing better but their Siri is still lacking compared to Google assist, which is much more pre-emptive by offering suggestions, etc.

Also, Samsung also has Bixby now that really is a game changer. I am still exploring what all this can do and will soon make a full training video to explain what all it can do for you.

Conclusion

I am still using Samsung, obviously, but will always keep an open mind to improvements on both platforms. The better these phones become, the better it is for me as I teach courses that can be downloaded to anyone worldwide who has either. The better these phones become the more services I can offer my friends and students around the world.

I am the founder and president of the International Digital Nomad Society,  which provides support and resources to digital nomads who work worldwide. I hope you check out the various courses, packages, subscriptions  and memberships available. See more at www.thedigitalnomad.company And to see more ways to connect with me see a full list of my digital media connection check out www.johnnyray.online

Johnny Ray

Founder and President

More people are using social networks than ever before and it is, therefore, becoming more difficult to be heard above the ‘noise’ of other participants. For many using social networking as a vehicle to deliver their marketing message, this can be a real problem. So how can a person increase their own social influence at  this heavily congested online communities? They will need to become better at learning new skills that will increase their friends and followers on social media.

Here are 5 skills that will increase your social influence at these online communities when there are several others competing just to be heard themselves.

STRONG WRITTEN AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Writing for social media is the key skill set you need to bring to the table to successfully grow your presence and increase your friends and followers. It is important that you stay engaged with your audiences and this is where writing becomes necessary, the more consistent writing delivered, the stronger your presence, this gives you social credibility in the long run, when looking to develop your writing skills for social media you must develop in areas like “content creation” “creative and powerful headline skills” (remember we only have 140 characters on twitter), conversational writing skills- aka human language skills- for blog writing and a basic understanding of journalistic style.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS ( BE SOCIABLE AND ENGAGING WITH OTHER PEOPLE)

One skill that cannot be ruled out of social networking skills is having interpersonal skills, you have to start conversations and join in and contribute to the conversations of the community. By knowing how to create conversations you will be able to build relationships on your social network, thereby, increasing your friends and followers on social media.

KNOWING OF SOCIAL MEDIA AND IT’S CONSTANT CHANGES

Knowing about the latest trend on social media and adapting to these changes is one of the best skills for growing your friends and followers, it is important that you understand the different types of media in order to formulate a strategy for growing your followers. It’s critical to stay aware of what’s new, what’s coming and what might benefit you and your followers. By understanding new changes and implementing them you can attract followers and friends on social media.

ORGANIZATION

You must learn to be a highly organized self-starter, if you are looking to increase your followers, you must know when to post news feeds, the best time to send friend requests and many more, it’s a necessity to have a process or system for managing your accounts, responding to inquires and commentary, monitoring engagement  and communicating with friends on your friends list, by being organized, you must be consistent and learn to get up early and stay up late.